Archive for March, 2010
Tennis Update by Vincent Miller
As the new tennis season starts, a new team identity has taken shape for the 2010 season. OJR’s tennis team consists of 32 players both new and old, both JV and varsity. This year, the team expects to be very “competitive,” considering that the varsity team has elite players such as Tom Soares, Jordan [...]
Read Full Story Here...March Madness Preview by Mike Giongo
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year”. . . . for college basketball fans when spring arrives in March, as this also marks the commencement of March Madness. March Madness is the race for NCAA gold between 65 teams, and it is often the place for numerous thrills and highlight-reel three-pointers and shot blocks. Surprisingly, [...]
Track Update by Brianne Benton
The snow melted off the track just in time for the beginning of the spring sports season. March 8th marked the official start of spring sports, including track and field. The Owen J. Roberts boys’ team returns this year hoping to defend their title by becoming Pac-10 champions two years running. Last season, the boys [...]
Read Full Story Here...Remake of Pokemon Johto by Vincent Miller
For all you gamers out there, there is a new Pokemon remake coming out. On March 14, 2010, the remake will be released in stores such as Gamestop. I know all of you are thinking that it’s just another remake; why do I need to buy it? Well, I can guarantee that there will be events [...]
Up in the Air Review by Rebecca Bartola
Up in the Air, coming out on DVD on March 9, 2010, is a film that follows a single man who tries to disprove the complacency of the “American Dream.” It is based on the novel Up in the Air by Walter Kirn. Ryan Bingham, played by George Clooney, is an employee of [...]
Boys’ Basketball Update by Mike Giongo
Congratulations to the OJR Boys’ Basketball team for a District playoff berth! The Wildcats had a productive 13-9 season and finished tied for third in the conference standings. Although the team did accomplish a lot this year, they finished the year in a funk, losing 4 of 5. In particular, the lack of offense [...]
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